Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Danielle is a journalist based in London with over a decade of experience at FashionUnited, where she has been an editor since 2011. Her expertise lies in exploring the dynamic intersections of fashion, beauty, sports, and technology. Passionate about spotlighting emerging talent, Danielle also covers daily news, from launches to acquisitions, personnel changes and store openings, across the UK, US, and Canada.
Cosmo appoints Mark Griffie as chief executive officer
Cosmo, a textile manufacturing company that provides performance textiles, composites, and advanced materials for the footwear and apparel industry, has announced former Nike executive Mark Griffie as chief executive officer. Griffie, who joined Cosmo in 2024 as president and chief operating officer, spent two decades at Nike, where he held...
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Molly-Mae Hague teases Adidas collaboration
Influencer Molly-Mae Hague has teased a collaboration with sportswear brand Adidas on her social media. In a joint Instagram post with Adidas UK, Hague stated: “Three Stripes. One Vision. Curated by Molly-Mae. Coming Soon.” This was shared with campaign imagery featuring the influencer wearing black Adidas three stripe joggers styled with a...
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Boss debuts innovative NovaPoly yarn at Australian Open
German fashion brand Boss is set to debut an innovative degradable recycled polyester yarn for its tennis kits worn by players Taylor Fritz and Matteo Berrettini at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, this month. The NovaPoly yarn is a recycled alternative to virgin polyester, developed by Boss in collaboration with Jiaren Chemical...
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Coach launches collection in ‘The Sims 4’ gaming platform
American fashion and accessories brand Coach has launched a co-created open-access designer collection in the ‘The Sims 4’ gaming universe, marking a new step in the brand’s growing exploration of video games and expansion of its digital presence. The collection introduces wearable items from Coach’s ready-to-wear line, including the brand’s ‘...
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Roksanda names new chief executive officer
London-based fashion house Roksanda has appointed Patricia Sancho as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately, to drive the brand’s “new phase of growth and global expansion”. Sancho, who has more than 20 years of experience across luxury and premium fashion, has held senior leadership roles at Temperley London, Inditex (Tempe),...
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Alo appoints new international CEO to drive global expansion
Los Angeles-based wellness lifestyle brand Alo, known for its premium, fashion-forward fitness clothing, has appointed former Dior and Miu Miu executive Benedetta Petruzzo as its international chief executive officer. In the newly created role, Petruzzo will take the helm of driving Alo’s international expansion, by evolving the brand’s...
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Vessi opens first US retail store
Canadian waterproof footwear and lifestyle brand Vessi, which rebranded last year to support its growth ambitions, has opened its first-ever retail store in the US. The Vancouver-founded brand has opened its debut store at Bellevue Square in The Bellevue Collection, in Bellevue, Washington, a shopping centre featuring more than 200 retail stores...
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Izipizi partners with Aesthetic Movement to accelerate US growth
French eyewear brand Izipizi has announced a strategic partnership with Aesthetic Movement (A/M), the sales and brand development agency in the US design and gift industry, to accelerate its presence and growth in the US. Starting this month, A/M will represent Izipizi across the US to bring its design-led eyewear to a wider audience by...
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British Land CEO Simon Carter to step down
UK commercial property company British Land has confirmed that chief executive officer Simon Carter is stepping down from his role, after 18 years at the company. Carter, who has a 12-month notice period, will be leaving British Land to become chief executive officer of P3 Logistics Parks, the GIC-owned investor, manager and developer of...
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Solena Materials relocates to a new pilot facility
Textile innovation company Solena Materials, which uses AI to design plastic-free protein-based fibres for luxury and high-performance fabrics, has relocated to a new pilot facility in North Acton, west London, as it prepares for its first commercial product launch in 2027. The move marks a major step for the start-up, a spinout from Imperial...
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